Non-appropriated Funds Central Payroll System System Administrator

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Solicitation number
AIP3002691
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Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
San Antonio, Texas, United States

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The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is seeking sources, capability statements, and cost estimates to support the Non-Appropriated Funds Central Payroll System (NAFCPS) Configuration Management IBM iSeries Server Infrastructure System Administrator requirement. The selected provider will be required to conduct security administration and maintenance functions on two IBM iSeries Power10 Servers, including installing, configuring, and maintaining server hardware and software, managing user accounts, monitoring system performance, performing backups, and updating and patching software. Responses are due by 12PM ET on October 4, 2024, and the government anticipates a base period plus four 12-month option periods, with a performance start date of April 1, 2025.

This requirement is not set-aside for any specific business size or type. The government has not identified any potential incumbents or current contractors. The estimated value of this contract is undisclosed, and the exact quantity of goods or services is not specified beyond the two IBM iSeries Power10 Servers that require administration and maintenance. Interested sources should provide their relevant experience, proposed staffing and pricing, and any clarifications or ambiguities regarding the draft Performance Work Statement.

Notice text

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Update #3 · Latest ·

NOTICE of SOURCES SOUGHT

DFAS, Contract Services Directorate is seeking sources, capability statements, and cost estimates to support the The Non-appropriated Funds Central Payroll System (NAFCPS)Configuration Management IBM iSeries Server Infrastructure System Administrator requirement.  The System Administrator will be required to conduct Security Administration and Maintenance functions on two IBM iSeries Power10 Servers.  Responses from all qualified and experienced sources including small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, service-disabled veteran­ owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and Women-owned small businesses are encouraged to respond to the Notice.

The ideal provider will have verifiable experience and expertise in completing the requirements outlined within the provided Performance Work Statement (Draft) which include but are not limited to:

  1. Program Management, Performance Analysis and Reporting
  2. Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Server Hardware and Software
  3. Managing User Account Permissions and Access Control
  4. Monitoring System Performance and Troubleshooting Issues
  5. Performing Regular Backups and Disaster Recovery Planning
  6. Updating and Patching Software
  7. Collaborating with other IT teams to support overall infrastructure
  8. Security Administration
  9. Application Administration
  10. Training

Note* please see Section 4 of the PWS

The capabilities' statement should include no more than three (3) recent and relevant contracts (last 3 years), including the contract number, dollar value, period of performance, and scope of the work.

Additionally, responses for the following questions are being sought:

  1. In the event you receive a Request for Quote, does your company intend to provide a submission?
  2. The draft revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. Can you please advise if there is anything that needs to be clarified or if any ambiguous language is present?
  3. The government anticipates performance to begin April 1, 2025. Utilizing the attached spreadsheet (NAFCPS RFI Pricing Estimate Template) can you please provide a high­ level estimate to complete the required Tasks within the allotted performance periods?  Currently, a base plus four (4) option year period is being sought for market research purposes. Can you provide an estimate breakdown of level of effort required to perform the tasks identified in the PWS, if different than listed?
  4. Based on your experience with similar projects, are there any additional responsibilities required for security administration and maintenance of the IBM iSeries Server that we did not include on the PWS?
  5. What experience do you have in providing system administration and maintenance services for IBM i/OS iSeries Servers?  Share previous experiences.  Can you please describe your approach to server administration and maintenance of an IBM iSeries Server?
  6. Please provide your experience level with COBOL and Mainframe Support?

Please respond to the contacts listed below with no more than five pages explaining in detail the magnitude of your experience in the above referenced subject matter area. Interested sources should submit their response via email to Charolyn Jackson (charolyn.l.jackson.civ@mail.mil) and Chrissy Webb (chrissy.j.webb.civ@mail.mil) by 12PM ET October 4th, 2024.  PLEASE INCLUDE THE SAM NOTICE ID IN YOUR EMAIL RESPONSE.

QUESTIONS DUE BY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, 12PM EST.

Sources should include the following information:

  • Business address
  • Point of contact
  • Cage code
  • UEI number
  • Small business status (for example, HubZone or Service Disabled Veteran Owned)

Disclaimer: This request for information is for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation. Information received from this notice will not be disclosed outside the government.

Attachments:

  1. Attachment A: Draft Performance Work Statement
  2. Attachment B: NAFCPS System Administrator RFI Pricing Template
Update #2 ·

NOTICE of SOURCES SOUGHT

DFAS, Contract Services Directorate is seeking sources, capability statements, and cost estimates to support the The Non-appropriated Funds Central Payroll System (NAFCPS)Configuration Management IBM iSeries Server Infrastructure System Administrator requirement.  The System Administrator will be required to conduct Security Administration and Maintenance functions on two IBM iSeries Power10 Servers.  Responses from all qualified and experienced sources including small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, service-disabled veteran­ owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and Women-owned small businesses are encouraged to respond to the Notice.

The ideal provider will have verifiable experience and expertise in completing the requirements outlined within the provided Performance Work Statement (Draft) which include but are not limited to:

  1. Program Management, Performance Analysis and Reporting
  2. Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Server Hardware and Software
  3. Managing User Account Permissions and Access Control
  4. Monitoring System Performance and Troubleshooting Issues
  5. Performing Regular Backups and Disaster Recovery Planning
  6. Updating and Patching Software
  7. Collaborating with other IT teams to support overall infrastructure
  8. Security Administration
  9. Application Administration
  10. Training

Note* please see Section 4 of the PWS

The capabilities' statement should include no more than three (3) recent and relevant contracts (last 3 years), including the contract number, dollar value, period of performance, and scope of the work.

Additionally, responses for the following questions are being sought:

  1. In the event you receive a Request for Quote, does your company intend to provide a submission?
  2. The draft revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. Can you please advise if there is anything that needs to be clarified or if any ambiguous language is present?
  3. The government anticipates performance to begin April 1, 2025. Utilizing the attached spreadsheet (NAFCPS RFI Pricing Estimate Template) can you please provide a high­ level estimate to complete the required Tasks within the allotted performance periods?  Currently, a base plus four (4) option year period is being sought for market research purposes. Can you provide an estimate breakdown of level of effort required to perform the tasks identified in the PWS, if different than listed?
  4. Based on your experience with similar projects, are there any additional responsibilities required for security administration and maintenance of the IBM iSeries Server that we did not include on the PWS?
  5. What experience do you have in providing system administration and maintenance services for IBM i/OS iSeries Servers?  Share previous experiences.  Can you please describe your approach to server administration and maintenance of an IBM iSeries Server?
  6. Please provide your experience level with COBOL and Mainframe Support?

Please respond to the contacts listed below with no more than five pages explaining in detail the magnitude of your experience in the above referenced subject matter area. Interested sources should submit their response via email to Charolyn Jackson (charolyn.l.jackson.civ@mail.mil) and Chrissy Webb (chrissy.j.webb.civ@mail.mil) by 12PM ET October 4th, 2024.

Sources should include the following information:

  • Business address
  • Point of contact
  • Cage code
  • UEI number
  • Small business status (for example, HubZone or Service Disabled Veteran Owned)

Disclaimer: This request for information is for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation. Information received from this notice will not be disclosed outside the government.

Attachments:

  1. Attachment A: Draft Performance Work Statement
  2. Attachment B: NAFCPS System Administrator RFI Pricing Template
Update #1 ·

NOTICE of SOURCES SOUGHT

DFAS, Contract Services Directorate is seeking sources, capability statements, and cost estimates to support the The Non-appropriated Funds Central Payroll System (NAFCPS)Configuration Management IBM iSeries Server Infrastructure System Administrator requirement.  The System Administrator will be required to conduct Security Administration and Maintenance functions on two IBM iSeries Power10 Servers.  Responses from all qualified and experienced sources including small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, service-disabled veteran­ owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and Women-owned small businesses are encouraged to respond to the Notice.

The ideal provider will have verifiable experience and expertise in completing the requirements outlined within the provided Performance Work Statement (Draft) which include but are not limited to:

  1. Program Management, Performance Analysis and Reporting
  2. Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Server Hardware and Software
  3. Managing User Account Permissions and Access Control
  4. Monitoring System Performance and Troubleshooting Issues
  5. Performing Regular Backups and Disaster Recovery Planning
  6. Updating and Patching Software
  7. Collaborating with other IT teams to support overall infrastructure
  8. Security Administration
  9. Application Administration
  10. Training

Note* please see Section 4 of the PWS

The capabilities' statement should include no more than three (3) recent and relevant contracts (last 3 years), including the contract number, dollar value, period of performance, and scope of the work.

Additionally, responses for the following questions are being sought:

  1. In the event you receive a Request for Quote, does your company intend to provide a submission?
  2. The draft revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. Can you please advise if there is anything that needs to be clarified or if any ambiguous language is present?
  3. The government anticipates performance to begin April 1, 2025. Utilizing the attached spreadsheet (NAFCPS RFI Pricing Estimate Template) can you please provide a high­ level estimate to complete the required Tasks within the allotted performance periods?  Currently, a base plus four (4) option year period is being sought for market research purposes. Can you provide an estimate breakdown of level of effort required to perform the tasks identified in the PWS, if different than listed?
  4. Based on your experience with similar projects, are there any additional responsibilities required for security administration and maintenance of the IBM iSeries Server that we did not include on the PWS?
  5. What experience do you have in providing system administration and maintenance services for IBM i/OS iSeries Servers?  Share previous experiences.  Can you please describe your approach to server administration and maintenance of an IBM iSeries Server?
  6. Please provide your experience level with COBOL and Mainframe Support?

Please respond to the contacts listed below with no more than five pages explaining in detail the magnitude of your experience in the above referenced subject matter area. Interested sources should submit their response via email to Charolyn Jackson (charolyn.l.jackson.civ@mail.mil) and Chrissy Webb (chrissy.j.webb.civ@mail.mil) by 12PM ET October 4th, 2024.

Sources should include the following information:

  • Business address
  • Point of contact
  • Cage code
  • UEI number
  • Small business status (for example, HubZone or Service Disabled Veteran Owned)
  • GSA Contract Number

Disclaimer: This request for information is for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation. Information received from this notice will not be disclosed outside the government.

Attachments:

  1. Attachment A: Draft Performance Work Statement
  2. Attachment B: NAFCPS System Administrator RFI Pricing Template

Files

File Type Posted
A03_Revised_PWS.pdf PDF
A11_NAFCPS-Questions_Responses.pdf PDF
A23 PRICING ATTACHMENT.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
A03_PWS.docx DOCX document

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